Double Helix

Watson and Crick
After eighteen months 
Of scientific research 
Discovered the chemical structure 
Of dna, 
              The double helix 

Ushering in a new
And exciting age 
In the field of molecular biology, 
Making possible the diagnosis 
And treatment of certain genetic disorders 
And hereditary diseases, 
Giving rise to the forensic analysis 
Of evidence 
Identifying the perpetrator 
From their own unique dna, 

                The double helix...


         W.A CHOLT. Copyright Fergal O Reilly.  2019.


         Posted  15th May 2019.

Copyright © | Year Posted 2019



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Date: 10/13/2019 7:37:00 AM
Isn't mindless evolution wonderful? I wrote an acroustic on the full read of DNA. Enjoy science and poetry too. / Maurice
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Date: 5/30/2019 7:45:00 PM
Not sure why I'm attracted to the figure 8 regenerative double-binding structure of this piece. Must be something to do with my DNA.
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Date: 5/30/2019 3:25:00 AM
W.A. you have put together some very identifying ideas. Well penned.
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Date: 5/25/2019 8:09:00 AM
Love the blend of science and poetry! Good stuff!!
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Date: 5/16/2019 7:53:00 AM
It's amazing how the association with DNA, the double helix has become a well-known symbol of modern biology and genetics...a great molecular verse my friend...^WW^
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Date: 5/15/2019 10:49:00 PM
You know a lot more about science than I do, I like it when poetry can teach as well as inspire-
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Date: 5/15/2019 7:35:00 PM
Very well penned. Thanks for the poem Panagiota
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